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Lyall Bay

Lyall Parade | Lyall Bay, Wellington 6003, New Zealand
+64 0(4) 802 4860
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Ranked #57 of 127 attractions in Wellington
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Porthtowan, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Good variety of watersports take place next to large beach with plenty of sand. Don't visit on a windy day though

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

FAb cafe, though the beach itself needs an injection of life. This place could be sooo much more. A little run-down.

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012 via mobile

Best little beach in the world great for surfing muppets. Great cafes, clean and its all free apart for the cafes.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I'm right on the waterfront opposite Maranui Cafe so I'm totally biased, but Lyall Bay is gorgeous. There's surf (sometimes), a fantastic cafe (Maranui) that do great brunches and one of the best milkshakes in Wellington. There's also the airport right next door so it's nice watching the planes come and go. One end of Lyall Bay beach is dogs... More

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Masterton, New Zealand
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

A favourite with everyone. Nice sandy beach, good for surfers, nice wide footpaths, good cafes nearby

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Wellington, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This windswept, airplane buzzed beach is not a great place to go unless you're going surfing. Although the Maranui Cafe is awesome for brunch on a clear, not-so-windy day.

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